Breaking Up is Hard to Do.

I came across this article in the NY Times this morning.  Though I would rather read it out loud to my classroom full of kids, it's AUGUST and I don't have a classroom right now.  Sharing it on this blog will have to do.  I just know, all too often, there were kids crying and sulking in my classroom over boyfriend-girlfriend break-ups and friend break-ups.  Getting hurt by someone you cared about is a part of growing up.  But it doesn't need to be fueled by hurtful Facebook postings, un-friendings, and other online trimmings.  May this article and the gathering in Boston kindle more conversations and healthy relationship-ing.  Read on.      -stenson